The all-star lineup of speakers includes Helena Morrissey, Chief Executive of Newton Investment Management; Chris Whipple, writer and executive producer of "The Spymasters," a documentary on the CIA; and Dr. Bennet Omalu, the first doctor to diagnose chronic brain damage in NFL Athletes and featured in the movie "Concussion."

The conference -- which is expected to draw more than 750 corporate secretaries, in-house and outside counsel, and governance professionals at public and private companies of all sizes -- will include breakout sessions on topics such as SEC developments, activism, cybersecurity, and many more; three legal ethics workshops; an Investor Forum for companies to meet and engage with shareholders; and, new for this year, Learning Labs where attendees explore topics in high energy, "bite-size" learning segments. The final session of the conference is "Quantifying the Benefits of Sustainability," which will focus on the growing importance of sustainability to investors and how to quantify the benefits of sustainability to stakeholders.

"As the Society celebrates its 70th anniversary, the conference provides an opportunity for our members to reflect on how the corporate secretary profession has evolved over the past several decades and think about where the profession is going," said Darla Stuckey, President and CEO of The Society. "Between our comprehensive programming and roster of acclaimed speakers, we're confident that conference attendees will leave feeling better equipped to carry out their duties for their companies."

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Founded in 1946, The Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals, Inc., is dedicated to providing members the knowledge, skills and tools to promote effective governance to benefit boards, management and shareholders. To learn more visit www.governanceprofessionals.org.